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Abete Family History

Abete Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abate, Abele, Abee, Abebe, Mabee, Agate, Abel, Abe, Abt, Bene

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Where is the Abete family from?

You can see how Abete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abete family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Abete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Abete families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Abete's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abete. 34% of Abete men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Abete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Abete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abete census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Abete. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Abete. For the veterans among your Abete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abete lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Abete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Abete in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abete ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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